I have had the pleasure of overseeing the Clinical Mission in the Department for over 10 years and now I have the distinct honor to be the steward for overseeing the continued growth and development of the Department until a permanent chair can be named.

Over the years under the leadership of Dr. Emil Coccaro, M.D., Ellen C Manning Professor of Psychiatry and immediate past Chair, we have transformed this Department so as to enhance all of our clinical, educational, and research programs and have also reorganized along “mission lines” for clinical, educational, and research affairs to highlight our commitment to each of these critical areas. There is a very positive spirit in the Department and there is optimism and opportunity in each of the many areas in which we are active.